Various Types and Sizes of Polyethylene Synthetic Nonabsorable Sutures-Polyester, TEV GN BR 0 TC-43/HR 262N, Catalog #833-114
This recall has been terminated (originally issued July 17, 2007).
- Recall Initiated
- June 6, 2007
- Posted
- July 17, 2007
- Terminated
- March 14, 2008
- Recall Number
- Z-1017-2007
- Quantity
- 1920 units total for all types of sutures
- Firm Location
- Durham, NC
- Official Source
- View on FDA website ↗
Reason for Recall
Suture Diameter/Strength specification failure: The products may not meet their final specifications for suture diameter and/or strength which could lead to premature breakage.
Distribution
Worldwide-, USA including states of CO, FL, IL, IN, MA, and OH, and Countries of Canada, France and Germany
Lot / Code Info
Polyester, TEV GN BR 0 TC-43/HR 262N, Catalog #833-114, Lot #21486, 21487, 21488, 23468, 23469, 41910 & 55380.
Root Cause
Other
Action Taken
Consignees were notified by letter on/about 06/07/2007. They were advised to cease use, remove and quarantine all affected product immediately. Affected products are to be returned to Teleflex Medical. An Acknowledgement & Stock form was included to be completed and returned via fax to Teleflex Medical.